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From James Montgomery to Capt. Fail
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Barnesville K.T.
Aug[.] 13th 1859
Capt[.] Fail
Sir[,]
It is rumored here that there is an armed force in your vicinity. If this is so we would respectfully ask an explanation of the object for which they are assembled.
At a meeting of Citizens this day held, it was resolved that the kidnapping of Wm[.] Wright (alias Pickles) is an outrage, which we as citizens of Kansas cannot tolerate and we therefore demand his immediate return to his home in the Territory[.]
Respectfully Yours
(Signed) J[.] Montgomery
and many others
I certify that the above is a true copy of the one sent me by Lieut[.] Barnes Mo[.] Vol[.]
Signed
James McCool
Capt[.] Co[.] "D" Mo[.] Vol[.]

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